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A sump pump estimate lists the pump, the basin, discharge piping, a dedicated outlet, and labor, and a new submersible in an existing area usually comes to about $1,500. VanReceipts writes it from a sentence.
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Sump pump install
SAMPLE PRICES| # | Line | Type | Qty | Rate | Amount | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Submersible sump pump | Material | 1 | $280 | $280 | 1/3 hp, no battery backup |
| 2 | Basin and lid | Material | 1 | $145 | $145 | Replaces a cracked lid |
| 3 | Check valve and pipe | Material | 1 lot | $65 | $65 | PVC up to the joist |
The total and 5 more lines are in the app.
Get the appWhat this job usually bills at
$1,200 to $2,000
Customers typically pay this range, from the sources below, so you can sanity check your total.
Sample prices, not a quote. Customers typically pay $1,200 to $2,500 to install a sump pump, average $1,500, and another guide puts the job at $800 to $2,000, average $1,400. The $1,500 sample is a submersible pump in an existing pit with discharge through the rim joist. A new pit cut through a slab, or a battery backup pair, is the high end of those guides and is not in these lines.
What the estimate assumes
- An existing pit is already in the floor, so nobody breaks a slab.
- The pump is a single submersible, not a backup pair.
- Discharge leaves through the rim joist and does not need a long buried line.
- A dedicated outlet is included. A new electrical service is not.
Frequently asked questions.
How do plumbers price a sump pump install?
Price the pump, the basin, the discharge, the outlet, the permit, and labor separately. Published installs run about $1,200 to $2,500 and about $800 to $2,000. This sample is $1,500 in an existing pit.
What should a sump pump estimate include?
The pump model, whether the pit exists, where the discharge goes, and whether a battery backup is in the price. This sample has no backup and uses the pit that is already there.
How long does a sump pump install take?
The sample uses 5 hours to set and pipe, plus an hour to patch, when the pit is already there. Cutting a new pit in concrete is a different day.
Should a battery backup be its own line?
Yes, if you offer one. This sample leaves it out so the total matches a single pump. Add the second pump and the battery only when the customer asks.
Are these prices a real quote?
No. The lines are sample prices so you can see the shape of the estimate. In the app, the estimate follows the job you describe, your answer, and your prices.
